Search Results: 'UPM'

Firm flooring foundations
15 December, 2001
The decision by Puhos to establish a UK subsidiary has paid dividends.

The bespoken word
15 December, 2001
Koskisen remains a major player amid formidable competition from Finnish forest product giants by working closely with its clients to customise product developments.

Building the future
15 December, 2001
Finland sees huge potential in building with wood. With an abundancy of forest resources, innovation in construction and the increasingly green credentials of timber it's not surprising the country is talking up the future.

Federation regeneration
24 November, 2001
Kevin Cubbage's term as British Woodworking Federation director has seen far-reaching changes at the organisation.

A day in the life of Port of Hull
15 September, 2001
Keith Fryer checks out Associated British Ports' Hull operation

Production cuts continue
15 September, 2001
Finland has continued to make cutbacks in production but the reduced supply should reap benefits at the end of the year

Industry forecasts rem ain mixed
01 September, 2001
The economic signals for the timber industry are still mixed. Manufacturing as a whole is being squeezed. But demand for building products generally and sheet materials in particular is holding up – meanwhile more takeover rumours are doing the rounds

Weyerhaeuser senses takeover victory
16 June, 2001
Weyerhaeuser's takeover of Willamette is expected to be confirmed soon but it comes at a time when forest products companies around the world are cutting production in response to overcapacity

Wood goes Off-road
03 March, 2001
Initiatives to get freight off Scotland’s roads through the use of ports and shipping and rail networks are gathering pace and the timber industry has been quick to react to the opportunities created.

Wider economy strikes timber sector hard
03 March, 2001